John David Howard

Part of Dyersburg Corp., Dyersburg Fabrics, Inc. is a company based in New York, NY.

Aerus LLC manufactures and distributes air and water purification products. It offers air purification products; direct flow reverse osmosis water purification systems; vacuum cleaners with air filtration features; vacuum cleaner bags and filters; air purifier filters; and other related accessories and supplies. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Bristol, VA.

New River Industries, Inc. operates a broad woven fabric mill. The private company is based in Radford, VA.

Perfect Fit Industries has a rich history in the home textiles industry. Started in 1932 as a manufacturer of slipcovers, mattress pads, and pillows, Perfect Fit Industries has grown to become a multi-product manufacturer and one of the largest home textiles suppliers to many of the nation's leading retailers. In 1976 it introduced the Bedsack™, the first truly new and different mattress pad product in decades. Since then the company has successfully brought to market a variety of other innovative products and merchandising concepts that have filled untapped consumer needs and provided strong margin opportunities for its customers. In 1999, the firm introduced its line of SoftHeat™ warming products, which eliminates the bulky wires traditionally associated with the category, and in fact, is the first true technological advancement the heated bedding category has seen in years. Here at Perfect Fit Industries, it is committed to changing the company and the way the company run its business in order to meet the evolving needs of the marketplace. The firm will be keenly attuned to servicing its customers, meeting and anticipating the trends in the market, and providing products that meet and exceed the expectations of consumers.

Part of Dorel Industries, Inc., Safety 1st, Inc. is a company that specializes in child care products such as feeding, teething, hygiene, and home security products. The company is based in Canton, MA. Safety 1st was acquired by Dorel Industries, Inc. on July 11, 2000 for $141.71 million.

Integrated Circuit Systems, Inc. designs and develops application specific circuits. It also manufactures silicon timing devices for communications, networking, computing, and digital consumer applications. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Norristown, PA.

Part of Unity Broadcasting, Inc., Pyramid Broadcasting is a company that operates radio stations. The company is based in Boston, MA.

The William Carter Co. manufactures infant and children clothes. Its products include bodysuits, pajamas, blanket sleepers, gowns, bibs, towels and washcloths. The company was founded by William Carter in 1865 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. manufactures sports equipment. It designs, manufactures and distributes equipments for Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Bats, Volleyball, Soccer, Golf, and Racquet Sports. The firm offers its products in the United States, Europe, Australia, and Japan. The company was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Aearo Co. I manufactures personal protective equipment and energy-absorbing products. The firm manufactures hearing protection devices, communication headsets, prescription & non-prescription safety eyewear, face shields, hard hats, reusable & disposable respirators, fall protection equipment and other safety products. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

RTW Retailwinds, Inc. operates as a specialty women's omni-channel and digitally enabled retailer. Its products include wear-to-work, casual apparel and accessories, including pants, dresses, jackets, knit tops, blouses, sweaters, denim, t-shirts, activewear, handbags, jewelry and shoes. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Forest Hills, NY.

Seven for All Mankind LLC manufactures denim clothes and other apparel. It offers sportswear for men and children, footwear, and accessories. The company was founded by Peter Koral and Rick Crane in 2000 and is headquartered in Los Angeles CA.

Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc. distributes vitamins, nutritional supplements and mineral products. It offers nutritional supplements, herbs, sports nutrition formulas, homeopathic remedies and health, and beauty aids. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in North Bergen, NJ.

Fitz & Floyd, Inc. manufactures and distributes gifts, dinnerware, and home decors. It designs hand painted ceramic giftware, serveware, tableware, drinkware and decorative accessories. The firm also offers home decorations including baskets, crystals, vases, candleholders, accents, centerpiece bowls, and figurines. The company was founded by Patrick Fitzpatrick and Bob Floyd in 1960 and is headquartered in Newtown, PA.

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of semiconductor solutions for the communications, computing, consumer, automotive, and industrial end-markets. The company was founded by Chun Pang Chiu and Tsu-Wei Lee in 1980 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Simmons Bedding Co. LLC manufactures and markets mattresses. The firm offers products under the brand names such as BackCare, Beautyrest, Deep Sleep, Natural Care, HealthSmart and Simmon. The company was founded by Zalmon G. Simmons in 1870 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA

Agiliti Health, Inc. provides clinical equipment management services. The firm specializes in medical equipment rental, asset management, biomedical services, clinical engineering, surgical services, and medical equipment management. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Rotor Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. It is a special purpose acquisition company which is incorporated for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded by Brian D. Finn, John David Howard and Stefan M. Selig on August 27, 2020 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Bright Lights Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company, which was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on September 15, 2020 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Multi Packaging Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of print, packaging, and label solutions. The firm offers an extensive array of print-based packaging, including premium folding cartons, labels, inserts and leaflets, and specialty packaging across a variety of substrates and finishes. The company was founded by Marc P. Shore in 2005 and is headquartered in Albany, NY.

Aearo LLC manufactures and distributes personal protection equipment. Its products include hearing protection devices, communication headsets, nonprescription safety eyewear, face shields, reusable and disposable respirators and first aid kits. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Irving Place Capital Management LP (Irving Place Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by John David Howard. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. engages in the marketing of nutritional products. It offers vitamins, minerals, specialty supplements, herbs, sports nutrition, homeopathic remedies, green living products, and natural beauty aids. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Secaucus, NJ.

New Dots LLC operates retail chain of women’s apparel and accessories. It also provides casual, club, and career clothing. The company was founded by Robert A. Glick in 1987 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

ARO Liquidation, Inc. operates as a retailer of casual apparel and accessories. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Lyndhurst, NJ.

Bendon, Inc. publishes and designs children’s books and activity products. It offers coloring and activity books, sticker books, storybooks, workbooks, flash cards, and reward stickers. The firm has a licensed portfolio of popular children's characters and brands. The company was founded by Benjamin A. Ferguson and Terry Gerwig in 2001 and is headquartered in Ashland, OH.

Velocidi LLC provides marketing intelligence SaaS platform. It offers data unification, visual analytics, and insight collaboration. The company was founded by David Dunne, Jon Rygh, and Dina Khoury and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc. is a global investment banking, securities trading and brokerage firm located in New York City with additional offices in Dallas, Boston and San Francisco. The firm is a subsidiary Bear Sterns Cos., Inc. (NYSE: BSC). Their equity research team consists of senior analysts located throughout the world. In addition to domestic coverage, they have research teams focusing on Latin America, Asia and Europe. The analysts use a bottom-up approach to stock selection. The Bear Stearns fixed-income research department provides coverage of every sector of the fixed-income universe. The financial analytics and structured transactions group (F.A.S.T) provides investment research, fixed-income portfolio management and analytical systems, trading technology and general financial expertise. The group also provides a broad range of services to financial institutions including asset-liability management, balance sheet restructuring, receivables-based financing analysis, security and portfolio analysis, peer analysis, and historical and real-time market-based information.

VCP I Inc (VCP) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Vestar Management Corp. II founded in 1988 by Norman W. Alpert, Daniel S. O’Connell and Robert L. Rosner. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Rag & Bone Holdings LLC provides wholesales and retails apparel and accessories. It offers jackets and coats, suit, sweaters, tops and shirts, tanks and tees, dresses and skirts, pants, denim, shoes, wallets, sunglasses, scarves, hats, belts, jewelries, boots, sneakers, sandals, flats, and fragrances. The company was founded by Marcus Wainwright and David Neville in 2002 and is headquartered in New York.

Good American LLC sells women fashion cloths. It offers jeans, tops, sports bras, dresses, tees, sweatshirts, hoodies, shirts and jackets, leggings, shorts, skirts and sweatpants. The company was founded by Khloe Kardashian and Emma Grede on October 18, 2016 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Wolf & Shepherd, Inc. manufactures and sells shoes. The company was founded by Justin Schneider and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.

FD London Ltd. designs and distributes men's and women's clothing. The private company is based in London, UK.

Skims Body, Inc. provides shape enhancing undergarments. It offers shapewear, underwear, lounge, and cotton collection. The company was founded by Kim Kardashian West and is headquartered in Culver City, CA.

Celebrands LLC specializes in consumer brands. The private company is based in Los Angeles, CA.

NRT, Inc. provides real estate brokerage services. The company provides homeownership services including mortgage, title, warranty, insurance brokerage, corporate relocation, residential and also commercial real estate sales & marketing of luxury properties. NRT was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.

Stuart Weitzman LLC manufactures and markets shoes and handbags. It offers sandals, wedges, flats, espadrilles, sneakers, pumps, boots and boties, evening and bridal, and baby shoes. The company also offers different accessories. The company was founded by Stuart A. Weitzman in 1986 and is located in New York, NY.

Frame La Brands LLC is an American fashion company that offers a collection of clothing and accessories inspired by and crafted in Los Angeles. The private company is based in Culver City. The company's products include modern classics, closet staples, outerwear, tailored suiting, and experimental takes on timeless style.

Pipes & Shaw LLC is a clothing store.